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See also a listing of [[:Category:Pelican|Members of the Order of the Pelican]] | See also a listing of [[:Category:Pelican|Members of the Order of the Pelican]] or the http://heraldry.avacal.org/op/index.php?branchByName=0&ward=39&ward1=0&ward2=0 Avacal OP] | ||
An essay concerning the [[Becoming a Pelican|requirements to become a Pelican]]. | An essay concerning the [[Becoming a Pelican|requirements to become a Pelican]]. | ||
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The Order of the Pelican is one of the four Society-wide peerages Holders of this award are recognized for their significant services to the Society. Bestowed by the Crown the award bestows a Patent of Arms. Members of the order are titled "Master" or "Mistress" or other ethnic or linguistic variation.
Companions of the order are entitled to wear a badge of either A pelican vulning herself or A pelican in her piety. In modern terms, the award is sometimes considered a "A lifetime service award."
Members of the Order of the Pelican are entitled to take associates who are known as protégés.
See also a listing of Members of the Order of the Pelican or the http://heraldry.avacal.org/op/index.php?branchByName=0&ward=39&ward1=0&ward2=0 Avacal OP]
An essay concerning the requirements to become a Pelican.